The short version
Hamilton had 569,353 residents in 2021. It is a CFL city, so Tiger-Cats games on TSN matter as much as the Leafs, and it has long-standing Italian and Portuguese communities and a growing Arabic-speaking one. Canada 4K IPTV covers all of it, with Ontario HST already in the price.
- Population 2021: 569,353
- Arabic 14,850, Italian 14,280 mother tongues
- Population, 2021
- 569,353Census, Statistics Canada
- Growth, 2016 to 2021
- 6%
- Nearest NHL team
- Toronto Maple LeafsScotiabank Arena
- Sales tax
- 13% HST: already in our prices
| Mother tongue | People | Share of the city | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | 14,850 | 2.6% | Arabic channels |
| Italian | 14,280 | 2.5% | Italian channels |
| Spanish | 10,965 | 1.9% | Latino channels |
| French | 9,075 | 1.6% | French channels |
| Portuguese | 8,390 | 1.5% | Portuguese channels |
| Punjabi | 7,425 | 1.3% | South Asian channels |
Source: Statistics Canada, tables 98-10-0002-01 and 98-10-0180-01 (2021 Census), single and multiple responses.
Are Tiger-Cats games included?
Every CFL game airs on TSN, which Canada 4K IPTV carries. The Grey Cup is in late November.
What about Italian TV?
Hamilton's Italian community watches Serie A and Italian news. Check the Italian section during your trial.
Questions people ask
Is the Grey Cup on TSN?
Yes, on TSN and CTV in English and RDS in French.
Does it work on the Mountain?
Yes, anywhere with a stable connection.
Which NHL team?
The Toronto Maple Leafs region includes Hamilton.
Sources, checked November 2, 2026
- Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0180-01, November 2, 2026
See also
- CFLEvery 2026 CFL game airs on TSN in English and RDS in French, and CTV simulcasts nine.
- Italian channelsItalian is the mother tongue of 366,075 people in Canada, one of the oldest immigrant communities, centred in Toronto, Montréal, Hamilton and Laval.
- Maple LeafsMaple Leafs games in 2026-27 are split between Sportsnet and TSN for regional broadcasts, with national games on Sportsnet under its new 12-year NHL deal.